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Authorities: Social media threat of shooting not credible

Published April 29, 2022 at 2:23PM | Updated April 29, 2022 at 2:56PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Calls began coming into the Stafford County 9-1-1 emergency call center Thursday, April 28, about a social media post threatening a mass shooting in Stafford County.

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Planners recommend largest Chick-fil-A in region

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Published April 29, 2022 at 11:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:11AM

A new Chick-fil-A could be coming to the Dumfries area.

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Jailhouse mob assault leads to gang participation charges for inmates

By Potomac Local News

Published April 29, 2022 at 9:00AM

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A jail fight resulted in many charges for several inmates.

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Utility work prompts road closure at unique storage facility in North Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published April 29, 2022 at 8:00AM

Construction continues on a new storage facility at 700 Garrisonville Road in North Stafford.

A unique storage facility under construction in North Stafford will be one step closer to opening.

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Hazardous waste, electronics can be recycled free May 7, 2022 at Stafford Airport

By Potomac Local News

Published April 29, 2022 at 7:00AM

Electronics recycling collection at Stafford Regional Airport [Photo: R-Board]

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Dean Cain of Superman fame trains at Stafford sheriff’s office

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Published April 28, 2022 at 2:46PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:11AM

Dean Cain trains in use-of-simulator at the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. [Photo: Stafford sheriff's office]

Superman came to Stafford County.

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Brentsville Courthouse 200th anniversary celebration starts Saturday

By Potomac Local News

Published April 28, 2022 at 10:00AM

Photo: Prince William County Historic Preservation

This year, several celebrations are planned as Brentsville Courthouse, Prince William County’s 4th county seat, turns 200 years old.

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Community News & Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published April 28, 2022 at 9:40AM

Woodbridge-based Hot Chikn Kitchn is proceeding with expansion plans, and will allow entrepreneurs to open franchise locations across the east coast.

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Goat on loose prompts animal control to Dominion Valley

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Published April 28, 2022 at 9:20AM

According to a 9-1-1 caller, a goat is on the loose near Haymarket.

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Fire rips through Widewater home, displaces 6

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Published April 28, 2022 at 9:09AM

Photo: Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department

A family and their pets were displaced on Wednesday after a fire in Widewater.

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